Trenton woman stabs boyfriend during fight over air conditioning

Google Street ViewAn argument between a couple over air conditioning led to a stabbing early today at the Budget Inn on New York Avenue in Trenton.

TRENTON – An argument between a couple over air conditioning led to a stabbing early today, police said.

The boyfriend and girlfriend were at the Budget Inn on New York Avenue around 5 a.m. when they fought about the air conditioner in their room.

“He wanted it on, she wanted it off,” said Sgt. Tom McDonough, a police spokesman.

Bianca Watkins, 20, allegedly ended the argument by slashing her boyfriend across the stomach with a knife or other sharp object, McDonough said. The boyfriend received a 10-inch gash across his abdomen, but the injury is not believed to be life-threatening.

Police arrived and arrested Watkins, while her boyfriend went to nearby Capital Health Regional Medical Center. Watkins was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses.